Newsbits
May 15, 2019 Jurisprudence, New York City Legislation, Politics, State Legislation
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- NRA Loses One Round Against New York Over Insurance Program
- SAF, CCRKBA, JPFO File Joint Amicus Brief In Challenge Of NYS Gun Law
- Lawyers for Hawaii Gun Carry Lawsuit File Supreme Court Brief in New York Case
- Brady Files Amicus Brief In Supreme Court Second Amendment Case
Legislation:
- Gun control in New York: Here’s what Democrats plan to pass next
- Senate Dems pass measure battling ‘untraceable’ guns
- Queens City Councilman moves to ban possession of untraceable ‘ghost guns’
Politics:
2nd Amendment Sanctuary Cities and Counties
May 12, 2019 Local Legislation, Politics
So-called “Second Amendment Sanctuaries” have been increasing in popularity around the country
Gun Owners of America began distributing this template for New York municipalities. Essentially, they want municipalities to enact legislation prohibiting the use of monies to enforce the SAFE Act and other gun control laws.
I don’t see any problems asking locals not to spend money on gun control enforcement, however, SAFE itself is funded through the state budget and Albany legislators cannot defund it this way. I am not aware of any New York municipality which has enacted something like this so I am unsure how effective this tactic is even from a public relations standpoint. Generally, the best way to defeat gun control for gun owners to be involved in the selection and election processes for candidates at all levels of government.
Newsbits
May 10, 2019 Jurisprudence, Local Legislation, New York City Legislation, Politics, State Legislation
Friday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Environmental Advocates of New York support lead ammo ban
- City Council Considers Banning DIY ‘Ghost Guns’
- Essex County opposes bill banning gun raffles
Politics:
- Are More Gun Control Measures On The Horizon in New York?
- Residents renew call for Sunday ban on hunting in East Hampton Town
- Large crowd turns out to discuss gun rights in Niagara County, where 17% are gun owners
- Student roundtable on gun violence held in Bay Ridge just hours before Colorado shooting
NYC City Council on “ghost” guns
May 8, 2019 Federal Legislation, New York City Legislation, Politics
A typical tactic of the Left is to make up some phony issue, in this case “ghost” guns, get some of their elected supporters at the local level to pass legislation and/or memorializing resolutions which addresses the “problem”, and use this a mechanism to push for state and/or federal action on similar bills.
With astroturf advocating in Albany this week for even more gun control, I knew the Clown Council was going to chime in on this.
“It will be a crime to own parts that can be used to forge homemade untraceable guns, under new legislation two City Council members are introducing Wednesday, the Daily News has learned. The bootleg weapons — which do not have serial numbers — making them impossible to trace, are commonly referred to as “ghost guns” … City Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) said it is “unnerving” that anyone with an internet connection and enough technical expertise can make a customized gun at home … Daneek Miller (D-Queens), who co-sponsored the bills with Rosenthal, said the NYPD has told him police have recovered some ghost guns but did not have a specific number … Miller thinks the bill is a chance to make a statement that might lead to federal legislation down the line. “New York City should be a leader, getting ahead of this,” Rosenthal said …”
Bill numbers are RES 866-2019 and INT 1548-2019.
The Resolution calls upon Congress to enact H.R.7115 from the 2017-18 session. The Introduction amends local law.
Newsbits
Apr 6, 2019 Armed Citizen, Elections 2020, Federal Legislation, Jurisprudence, Local Legislation, Politics
Saturday’s Newsbits:
At 1:00pm today New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams will speak on a gun violence panel, 2019 National Action Network Convention, Sheraton Times Square Hotel, 811 Seventh Ave., Manhattan.
Armed Citizen:
Elections:
Guns:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Stefanik votes no on Violence Against Women Act over gun control provision
- County opposes gun control bills
Politics:
Newsbits
Mar 15, 2019 Jurisprudence, Local Legislation, Politics, State Legislation
Friday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Byrnes: New gun storage legislation ‘overly restrictive’
- Proposed state law to ban gun prizes draws fire from St. Lawrence County Legislature
- Lewis County legislators protest three gun bills, new state mandate
Politics:
Newsbits
Mar 6, 2019 Guns, Jurisprudence, Local Legislation, Politics, State Legislation
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Guns:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- How will New York’s new “red flag” law work?
- Brighton, NY Gov’t Imposes Shocking New Conditions on Gun Ownership
- Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Locked Storage For Guns
- Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Locked Storage for Guns
- Senator Anna M. Kaplan Helps Pass Legislation Protecting New York Children
- St. Lawrence County reps criticizing new Assembly gun control restriction
Politics:
Newsbits
Mar 3, 2019 Federal Legislation, Jurisprudence, Local Legislation, Politics, State Legislation
Sunday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- As Murder Climbs, Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Curb Gun Violence
- Rep. John Katko opposes House background check bill, renews push for ‘red flag’ laws
- Elise Stefanik denounces, votes against two gun control bills
- Ocasio-Cortez rebukes Dem centrists over gun control vote
- Dozens of state bills could affect hunting, fishing, trapping
- County legislature calls for repeal of ‘Red Flag’ gun law
- New York Bill Bans Hunting Contests, Field Trials
Politics:
It could be any day
Mar 2, 2019 Local Legislation, State Legislation
We’re virtually certain to get stuck with a mandatory storage law.
“Gun owners in New York with children in their homes could soon face a misdemeanor charge if they don’t comply with the state’s safe storage requirements … Initially, the proposal imposed the requirement on all gun owners, but that language was struck from the bill on Thursday due to concerns from legislators, according to Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat who has sponsored the legislation for more than a decade. The amended language adds a violation with a maximum fine of $250 if a child, who doesn’t live at a residence, is “likely to gain access” to a gun … In light of the changes, Paulin anticipates the legislation is ready to pass both houses of the Legislature. “It could be any day,” she said …”
This crap has been around since the late 90s at least. It has been amended so many times it’s on like version 25. Everyone knows the idea is a stinker.